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EJ52 XCU

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

219,658 mi
Last recorded219,658 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 XCU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 219,658 miles

Nearside front wheel rim has a small buckle to the outer edge of the bead rim.

Nearside rear tyre tread is getting a bit low.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a small fluid leak.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside front anti roll bar link perishing.

Slight play in the offside and nearside of the steering rack.

Fail 19 May 2018 219,359 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking Brake fluid leak at rear brake limiter valve. (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front wheel rim has a small buckle to the outer edge of the bead rim.

Nearside rear tyre tread is getting a bit low.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a small fluid leak.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside front anti roll bar link perishing.

Slight play in the offside and nearside of the steering rack.

Pass 23 May 2017 205,162 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 197,601 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 197,601 miles

Centre Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015
Pass 16 Apr 2014 177,491 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 165,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 151,961 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 140,418 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 134,537 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

hand brake long travel

Pass 22 Mar 2010 134,537 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

hand brake long travel

Pass 30 Jan 2009 130,448 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 130,448 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 126,265 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 126,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 89,341 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s hand brake cable outer casing slightly damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2007 89,341 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s hand brake cable outer casing slightly damaged

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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EJ52 XCU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ52 XCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ52 XCU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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